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    Sparby, Wallace A. "Wally"

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1983-93 (District 1B)

    Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

    Counties Served:  Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 4/9/1936
    Birth Place: ,
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    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Wally
    City of Residence (when first elected): Thief River Falls
    Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Realtor

    EDUCATION

    University of Minnesota; Attended College; Forestry
    Bemidji State University; Attended College; Forestry

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    U.S. Executive Branch: United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Minnesota (Director, Appointed by President Bill Clinton); 05/1993 to ? [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Ione
    Children: Four children: Junelle, Russell, Delray, and Michael
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

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    Total Days Served: 3788

    SESSIONS SERVED

    78th Legislative Session (1993-1994)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 01B
    Elected: 11/3/1992
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 5/18/1993 (unfinished term)
    Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake
    Occupation: Farmer/Economic Development Consultant
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Environment and Natural Resources
    • Environment and Natural Resources Finance
    • General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Elections (Chair)
    Reason for unfinished term: Appointed to other office
    Session Notes: President Bill Clinton appointed him as the State Director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, which administers federal farm programs in May 1993.

    77th Legislative Session (1991-1992)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 01B
    Elected: 11/6/1990
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
    Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake
    Occupation: Farmer/Economic Development Consultant
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs (Chair)
    • Agriculture: Rural Development, Marketing, and International Trade
    • Appropriations
    • Appropriations: Environment and Natural Resources Division
    • Economic Development
    • Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
    • Economic Development: Small Business
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance: Banking Division (Chair)
    • Ways and Means
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    76th Legislative Session (1989-1990)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 01B
    Elected: 11/8/1988
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
    Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake
    Occupation: Farmer/Realtor/Legislator
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs (Chair)
    • Appropriations
    • Appropriations: State Departments Division
    • Economic Development
    • Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
    • Economic Development: Job Training and Retraining
    • Financial Institutions and Housing
    • Financial Institutions and Housing: Housing Division

    75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 01B
    Elected: 11/4/1986
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
    Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake
    Occupation: Farmer/Realtor/Legislator
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agriculture Finance Division
    • Agriculture: International Trade, Farm Commodities, Agri-Business and Marketing
    • Agriculture: Soil and Water Conservation
    • Appropriations
    • Appropriations: State Departments Division
    • Commerce
    • Commerce: Energy and Real Estate (Chair)
    • Economic Development and Housing
    • Economic Development and Housing: Rural Development

    74th Legislative Session (1985-1986)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 01B
    Elected: 11/6/1984
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
    Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake
    Occupation: Farmer/Realtor
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agricultural Products Marketing
    • Commerce and Economic Development
    • Commerce and Economic Development: Commerce and Regulation
    • Commerce and Economic Development: Small Business, Economic Development and Tourism
    • Governmental Operations
    • Governmental Operations: Property Tax Study Commission
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    73rd Legislative Session (1983-1984)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 01B
    Elected: 11/2/1982
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
    Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake
    Occupation: Farmer/Realtor
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agricultural Exports and Marketing
    • Governmental Operations
    • Governmental Operations: Jobs Creation and Unemployment Issues
    • Local and Urban Affairs
    • Local and Urban Affairs: State-Local Fiscal Affairs Division

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    Anderson, Jim. "Sparby Ends Extensive Career That Mirrors His District." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, May 21, 1993, p. 33.



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